KONYA, Turkey

The Lavender Festival festivities kicked off Sunday in the central Turkish province of Konya, held at Karatay Park, which is the country's largest lavender garden.

The garden is hosting thousands of visitors amidst purple lavender views, featuring various activities that offer participants a special day.

Visitors took photos among the purple lavender fields and showed great interest in the events organized at the festival area.

The event area opposite the Karatay Lavender Garden saw a large turnout throughout the day.

Handicraft stalls, children's activities, theater performances, optical illusions, animated cartoons, acrobatics shows, and competitions added a joyful atmosphere to the festival.

Products made from lavender won the admiration of festival visitors.

The festival is scheduled to continue for two days.